Category Archives: Raleigh homes for sale

Just because you were dreaming of a white Christmas doesn’t mean that once January rolls around, you’re not totally over winter already. Don’t worry, spring is just around the corner and the closer it gets, the less time you have to plan and worry and fiddle with your current or potential garden spots. Whether you’re […]

Oh, sweet mortgage! You’re just a few mental jumps away from applying for a loan that’ll get you out of the apartment life forever and into a home of your own. Before you darken a lender’s doorstep, virtual or otherwise, you should really put a little effort into polishing your financial profile. After all, the […]

From the moment you started thinking about buying a house, you knew you’d need to start saving. Even though you have a 401(k) that you can use for your down payment, you still have to cover your closing costs and have a little extra put back in case something goes sideways on you right away. […]

You’re smart. You’re doing your research about Raleigh home buying and homeownership (like you are right now!), so you feel like you’re prepared to avoid common home buying pitfalls. But you’ll soon find that once you’ve moved in, there is a whole new list of common problems that plague unwary first-time homeowners. To help you […]

Acronyms are tossed around like crazy in the real estate world, which can be confusing to even the most veteran Raleigh home buyers. But don’t worry — it doesn’t take long to learn the language. Here’s a quick list of the most widely used home buying acronyms and what they actually mean. Of course, if […]

We’re almost three weeks into the New Year, but it’s not too late to develop goals for 2018. It is always a good idea to plan Home Improvement tips. Now is the perfect time to jump right in and start fresh in your current home! Need ideas? Here are a few real estate goals that you […]

A 20% down payment is a significant chunk of change. But with enough time to prepare and a little bit of creative budgeting, you’ll be able to save up for your new home sooner than you think. Follow these helpful budgeting tips to get started! The earlier you can take advantage of the lowest Raleigh […]

Welcome back to the Capital City Real Estate Group video blog! I’m Marc Iafrate, Broker-in-Charge of the Capital City Real Estate Group here in Raleigh. Here are 5 tips that will help you sell your Raleigh home quicker than your neighbors! And remember, you can always rely on your Capital City Real Estate Group Broker […]

In the season of giving, many local organizations and businesses often accept donations of clothing, household goods, and other gently used items to help those in need. Raleigh home owners looking to downsize or preparing for a move (or just clearing up some space at home) can not only pay it forward by donating to […]

Nothing can transform a Raleigh area home quite like a simple seasonal color palette. Whether you want to embrace the fall foliage, some holiday whimsy, or a little winter coziness, you can do all that with a few coats of paint and some well-placed splashes of color. The best part of all? Not only are […]